# The Local Government Reorganisation (Merseyside County Archives etc.) Order 1989, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 12th June 1989
Laid before Parliament 16th June 1989
Coming into force 7th July 1989
Whereas the Merseyside Residuary Body, acting pursuant to section 67(2) of the Local Government Act 1985, has submitted proposals to the Secretary of State for the transfer of certain property, rights and liabilities and he has decided to give effect to those proposals:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 67(3) of that Act, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/974/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-reorganisation-merseyside-county-archives-etc-order-1989/introduction
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